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   1 l$=l$+" The cupboard door stands  open."
   1 l$=l$+" Doors lead north and west."
   1 l$="I am on the Upper Landing.      It is poorly lit but I see doorsin all directions and stairs    leading down."
   1 l$="I am on the Main Landing.       Portraits of long deceased      ancestors overlook a sweeping   staircase, corridors to the     north and west, and a door      to the east."
   1 l$="I am on a small landing with    stairs leading up and down."
   1 l$="I am in the Wine Cellar.        Scores of cob-web shrouded wine bottles fill crudely made woodenracks.Stone steps lead upwards  and doors lead south and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Vault Room.         A naked bulb hangs from the     ceiling revealing floor and     walls of reinforced concrete.   A door leads east."
   1 l$="I am in the Tool Shed.          A workbench with a sturdy vice  stands against the wall. Boxes  of rusty tools litter the room. Exits are south and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Tack Room.          Saddles, bridles and other tack fill the room, many showing the signs of neglect.               Exits are north and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Sun Room.           Cheap deck chairs with grimy    canvas covers face the French   Windows, overlooking the over-  grown garden. Doors lead to     the south and east."
   1 l$="I am in the Study.              A heavy oak desk stands in the  corner and glass cases display  a variety of preserved fauna.   Doors lead north and east."
   1 l$="I am in the Stables.            The room is partitioned into    horse stalls. Straw and other   less pleasant offerings litter  the floor. Exits are south and  east."
   1 l$="I am in the Spare Bedroom.      It is sparcely furnished with   a threadbare rug on the floor.  A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Smoking Room.       Leather covered armchairs are   ranged around a fireplace with  carved pipe racks on the mantle-piece. Doors lead to the north, south and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Servery.            Chipped plates stand stacked on shelves and a long table stands against the wall. Doors lead to the north, south and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Servant's Bathroom. Although smaller than others in the house, it is much cleaner.  A door leads east."
   1 l$="I am in the Second Bedroom.     It is furnished with a double   bed, a chest of drawers and     several easy chairs.            Doors lead north, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Playroom.           Boxes of long disused toys fill the room, among them a large    carved rocking horse and a giantteddy-bear with a missing ear.  Doors lead north, south and east"
   1 l$="I am in the Office.             A desk littered with papers     stands in the middle of the     room and metal filing cabinets  stand against the far wall.     A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Nursery.            The wallpaper depicts scenes    from various nursery rhymes and a cot stands against the wall.  Doors lead north, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Master Dressing RoomModern fitted wardrobes are     built along one wall and a      door leads west."
   1 l$="I am in the Master Bedroom.     A heavy carved four poster bed  stands in the centre of the roomand dark faded tapestries cover the walls.                      Doors lead south, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Master Bathroom.    A large circular sunken bath of black marble occupies most of   the room revealing a hitherto   unknown side to Uncle Hamish's  character. A door leads north."
   1 l$="I am in the Main Reception Room.Sunlight reflecting from the    elaborate crystal chandelier    throws a kaleidoscopic pattern  over the red flock wallpaper.   Doors lead in all directions."
   1 l$="I am in the Main Entrance Hall. Gloomy dark oak panelled walls  contrast a sweeping staircase   leading upwards. Doors lead to  the north and east."
   1 l$="I am in the Maid's Work Room.   Two worn armchairs stand in one corner. A flight of steps lead  up and doors go north and south."
   1 l$="I am in the Maid's Bedroom.     The bed is unmade and there is  a lingering aroma of perfume.   A door leads north."
   1 l$="I am in the Lounge.             It is a spacious, well lit room with several comfortable couchesand armchairs scattered over a  floor covered with a thick pile carpet. Doors lead north and    east."
   1 l$="I am in the Linen Closet.       The motheaten remains of beddingstand on slatted wooden shelves.A door leads east."
   1 l$="I am in the Library.            Book laden shelves cover the    walls and a writing desk stands in the corner. Doors lead north and south." 
   1 l$="I am in the Laundry Room.       A large chipped Belfast sink    stands next to an antique twin- tub washing machine.            Doors lead north, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Larder.             A variety of storage shelves andcupboards fill the room and a   curling length of flypaper hangsin the corner. A door leads east"
   1 l$="I am in the Kitchen,a large roomwith stone flagged floor, an oldfashioned solid fuel stove and  several well worn wooden tables bearing the scars of many years use. Doors lead north, south andwest and stone steps lead down."
   1 l$="I am in the Gun Room.           Racks of shotguns and sporting  rifles line the walls and a     magnificent fireplace with many intricate wood carvings stands  against the north wall.         A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Guest's Bedroom.    The predominant colour scheme isdirty yellow.                   Doors lead north and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Guest's Bathroom.   It is depressingly dirty.       A door leads east."
   1 l$="I am in the Groom's Bedroom.    Photographs and momentoes of theformer occupants equine interestfill the room. A door leads west"
   1 l$="I am in the Gardening Shed.     There is a strong earthy aroma  and bags of fertilizer and peat are stacked against the wall.   A exit leads east."
   1 l$="I am in the Gardener's Bedroom. It is sparcely furnished with a bare steel bed and mattress.    A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Games Room.         A well worn Snooker table standsin the centre of the room, the  balls arranged for play. A rack of cues stands against the wall.Doors lead north and east."
   1 l$="I am in the Family Sitting Room.Comfortable sagging armchairs   sit on scattered rugs and an oldwind-up gramaphone stands in thecorner. Doors lead north, south and east."
   1 l$="I am in the Downstairs Toilet.  Roughly torn squares of the Sun are aptly strung from a nail.   A door leads west."
   1 l$="I am in the Dining Room.        A heavy oak refectory table withmatching chairs stand centrally.Doors lead north, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Cook's Bedroom.     It is comfortably furnished withbed, dressing table and shelves of recipe books.                A door leads north."
   1 l$="I am in the Conservatory.       Large soil filled stone troughs support a variety of wilting    vegetation. A door leads west."
   1 l$="I am in the Cloakroom.          A bent-cane umbrella rack standsbeneath a row of rusty coathooksDoors lead to the east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Butler's Pantry.    A small desk stands in a corner and a cupboard on the opposite  wall." 
   1 l$="I am in the Butler's Bedroom.   It is meticulously tidy and I   see signs of recent occupancy.  A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Breakfast Room.     Dirty plates stand on a central table with a red checked cloth. Doors lead south, east and west."
   1 l$="I am in the Box Room.           Many broken chairs and other    discarded pieces of furniture   are piled in the corner.        A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in the Bakery.             An enormous oven dominates the  room and loaves of stale bread  are stacked in the corner.      A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in an east/west corridor   with exits in all directions    and stairs leading upwards."
   1 l$="I am in a side corridor with    doors visible in all directions and stairs leading down."
   1 l$="I am in a north/south corridor  with exits in all directions."
   1 l$="I am in a low north/south tunnelLight filters through many smallcracks in the roof."
   1 l$="I am in a Store Room.           Balding mops and rusting pails  are stacked in the corner next  to what must be an original     model Hoover. A door leads south"
   1 l$="I am in a Small Cellar.         The walls drip moisture to the  bare damp floor. A door leads   to the east."
   1 l$="I am in a Musty Cellar.         The floor and walls are roughly constructed of heavy stone slabsAn exit leads north."
   1 l$="I am in a Hidden Drinking Room. I see many bottles scattered    around, unfortunately they all  appear to be empty.             The only exit is up."
   1 l$="I am in a Dressing Room.        Dirty clothes are piled in one  corner and there is a lingering smell of cheap after-shave.     A door leads south."
   1 l$="I am in a Child's Bedroom.      A small bed stands in a corner  and abandoned play-things litterthe floor.                      Doors lead south and east."
   1 l$="I am in a Bathroom.             There is a lingering odour of   talcum powder and wet nappies.  A door leads west."
   1 l$="I am in a Bathroom.             The fittings are a fine example of over-elaborate Victoriana.   A door leads west."
   1 l$="I am in Nanny's Room.           A many coloured home made quilt adorns the bed.                 Doors lead south and west."
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   1 TO THE MANOR BOURNE
   1 Side 2 = "The Ashes of Alucard"0$Side 1 - The Deeds of Glengarry Hall
   1 Side 2 - The Ashes of Alucard
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   1 Merlock The Mede - Part 1
   1 LAMLAMLAMOILTINMATCHICHISANBRAHATKEYTROSPACORBOXBOOWINWINWINYALUNIJACSPROPECUE
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   1 I can't go in that direction.Z 
   1 I can't do that at present.Y
   1 I am in the Main Entrance Hall. Gloomy dark oak panelled walls  contrast a sweeping staircase   leading upwards. Doors lead to  the north and east.I
   1 I am in a gloomy corridor.
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   1 FSide 1 = "The Deeds of Glengarry Hall"
   1 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
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   1 A LIT BRASS LAMP          A FULL BRASS LAMP         AN OLD BRASS LAMP         A TIN OF OIL              AN EMPTY TIN              A BOX OF MATCHES          AN OLD CHISEL             A BENT CHISEL             A PACKET OF SANDWICHES    AN ODD HORSE BRASS        A COOK'S HAT              A HEAVY BRASS KEY         A HAND-TROWEL             A GARDEN SPADE            A CORKSCREW               A DEED BOX                A WELL THUMBED BOOK       A BOTTLE OF CHEAP WINE    AN OPEN BOTTLE OF WINE    A DARK GREEN BOTTLE       A YALE KEY                A MAID'S UNIFORM          A JUMPING JACK            A PILE OF RUSTY SPRINGS   A CAN OPENER              A SNOOKER CUE             A COOK'S HAT              A MAID'S UNIFORM          A SECRET PASSAGE          AN OPEN FRIDGE            A CLOSED FRIDGE           A LOCKED SAFE             AN OPEN SAFE              A LOCKED FRONT DOOR       AN OPEN FRONT DOOR        A CURIOUS DEPRESSION      AN OPEN PANEL             
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   1 ;"load the main programme or 'R'  to read the instructions again."
   1 ;"________________________________"
   1 ;"________________________"
   1 ;"__________________"
   1 ;"STOP THE TAPE";
   1 ;"STOP THE TAPE"
   1 ;"Press 'L' and start the tape to"
   1 ;"PRESS ANY KEY"
   1 ;"PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.":
   1 ;"PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE."
   1 ;"ASHES OF ALUCARD"
   1 ;" (Press any key) ":
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   1 ,"AN OPEN SAFE",1
   1 ,"AN OPEN PANEL",1
   1 ,"AN OPEN FRONT DOOR",1
   1 ,"AN OPEN FRIDGE",1
   1 ,"AN OPEN BOTTLE OF WINE","WINE",1
   1 ,"AN OLD BRASS LAMP","LAMP",1240
   1 ,"AN ODD HORSE BRASS","BRASS",1
   1 ,"AN EMPTY TIN","TIN",1
   1 ,"A WELL THUMBED BOOK","BOOK",1190
   1 ,"A SNOOKER CUE","CUE",1
   1 ,"A SECRET PASSAGE",1
   1 ,"A MAID'S UNIFORM",1
   1 ,"A MAID'S UNIFORM","UNIFORM",1570
   1 ,"A LOCKED FRONT DOOR",1020
   1 ,"A JUMPING JACK","JACK",1400
   1 ,"A HAND-TROWEL","TROWEL",1
   1 ,"A GARDEN SPADE","SPADE",1260
   1 ,"A FULL BRASS LAMP","LAMP",1
   1 ,"A DEED BOX","BOX",1
   1 ,"A DARK GREEN BOTTLE","WINE",1
   1 ,"A CURIOUS DEPRESSION",1
   1 ,"A COOK'S HAT","HAT",1560
   1 ,"A CLOSED FRIDGE",1150
   1 ,"A CAN OPENER","OPENER",1140
   1 ,"A BOX OF MATCHES","MATCHES",1180
   1 ,"A BENT CHISEL","CHISEL",1
   1 '"You gesture him to continue."
   1 '"Would you like to re-visit      Glengarry Hall?":
   1 '"Whilst enjoying a late evening  meal of game broth in a local   tavern,  an excited young man   approaches you. Carrying a jug  of ale and two tankards he sits beside you."
   1 '"There is much celebration at    your successful return and the  ale flows as you recount tales  of the problems and difficultiesthat you had to overcome to     claim the inheritance." 
   1 '"Data is SAVE'd in three arrays.":
   1 '"Data LOAD's in three arrays.    Please start the tape.."
   1 '"As the evening wears on you     make your future plans, noticingthat the Medean Time Sceptre nowglows a violent shade of PUCE."
   1 '"""Sir, you are a stranger here,  may I ask your name and trade?"""''"""I am MERLOCK the MEDE"" you     reply."
   1 '"""Sir, by your appearance I see  you are a travelled man with    much experience and wisdom.     Would you consider assisting    me in a personal matter?"""
   1 '"""Over his last few years he grewmore and more decrepit and      eccentric, stubbornly surviving a dwindling number of frustratedheirs."""
   1 '"""My great uncle was an outcast  from his family.  He was rude,  eccentric and had the most      revolting personal habits -     he was nevertheless, extremely"
   1 '"""Glengarry Hall is large and my great uncle was eccentric -     finding the deeds has proved    impossible. Merlock, will you   aid me?"" I agreed without       hesitation, quaffed my ale and  departed for Glengarry Hall."
   1 '" Your Time Sceptre has depositedyou in a foreboding rural hamlet"
   1 "wealthy.  He managed to amass a considerable sum of money in hisearly years and then retired to live the life of a near recluse together with a few loyal and   long suffering servants in      Glengarry Hall."""
   1 "but there is one problem. The   deeds and bonds that form the   bulk of the estate are concealedsomewhere in the Hall and I mustfind them to claim my           inheritance."""
   1 "________________________________"
   1 "You won't need a gun, the place is deserted.":
   1 "You shock me..":
   1 "Would you like to start again?"'"(Y/N)"
   1 "With what..":
   1 "WHAT?? and waste good booze?":
   1 "Very nice! The fishnet stockingsare particularly becoming..":
   1 "Very gordon blue":
   1 "Very enlightening":
   1 "There are a lot of titles to    choose from. May I suggest we   delay the literary appreciation to a later date.":
   1 "The rusted tumblers resists     movement but eventually submit.":
   1 "The old chisel prises open the  cupboard door.":
   1 "The nervous young man moves     closer and in a soft voice      explains his situation."
   1 "The concept of a horse-brass    sandwich takes some swallowing..":
   1 "OK."'"Do you wish to continue? (Y/N)"
   1 "OK. The corset was a bit tight.":
   1 "It is full of deeds and papers.":
   1 "It is 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.":
   1 "I'm not carrying it.":
   1 "I wouldn't clean my shoes with  the wretched things.":
   1 "I see nothing special.":
   1 "I regret that Clause 5 of Great Uncle Hamish's will specificallyexcludes any assistance.":
   1 "I don't understand  ";t$:
   1 "I can't carry any more.":
   1 "I can't IMAGINE what you want   that for.":
   1 "I can see..":
   1 "I am wearing:":
   1 "I am carrying:":
   1 "I am carrying nothing:"
   1 "I already have it.":
   1 "I CAN'T ";i$:
   1 "Good shot.. seven scored.":
   1 "Eat them..":
   1 "But what's that shining at the  bottom of the bottle?":
   1 "Are you sure you want to quit?"'"(Y/N)"
   1 "And I take off my hat to you too":
   1 "Aah! That's better.":
   1 "AN OLD CHISEL","CHISEL",1250
   1 "A westerly zephyr hints, and    finally offers the aroma of     garlic. Momentarily the dark    clouds allow the sun's rays to  pierce their thick covering."
   1 "A spade is much too unweildy to use in such a confined space.":
   1 "A flash of sunlight catches yourperipheral vision. A nearby poolof water seems to beckon your   sixth sense. The surface ripplesslowly dissipate, and a faint   message appears."
   1 "A YALE KEY","YALE",1
   1 "A TIN OF OIL","OIL",1
   1 "A PILE OF RUSTY SPRINGS","SPRINGS",1
   1 "A PACKET OF SANDWICHES","SANDWICHES",1
   1 "A LOCKED SAFE",1680
   1 "A LIT BRASS LAMP","LAMP",1
   1 "A HEAVY BRASS KEY","KEY",1
   1 "A CORKSCREW","CORKSCREW",1700
   1 "A COOK'S HAT",1
   1 "A BOTTLE OF CHEAP WINE","WINE",1280
   1 """He has finally passed on and I am the sole surviving blood     relative. My Uncle's most       faithful aide notified me of    my inheritance of the estate,"
   1 " The mirrorlike surface is      disturbed by a quickening breeze Immediately you are aware of   the dangers before you......"
   1 " An aura of evil fills your     senses. There are no birds in   the trees, no animals in the    fields, no signs of life at all."
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   1  What shall I do now? "'"_";
   1  September 1984.  
   1  "''"You find yourself magically     transported with your young     companion back to the friendly  tavern with the Deed Box safely clutched under your arm."
   1   by W.A.Hackett.  
   1   THE DEEDS OF GLENGARRY HALL   
   1   SPREAD THE ASHES OF ALUCARD        IN THE GREEN PASTURE.      
   1    THE DEEDS OF GLENGARRY HALL       nee TO THE MANOR BOURNE         by Andrew Hackett. 
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